Spain’s long-range shooting problem is becoming increasingly obvious.
Against low blocks, having players who can consistently threaten from distance is a huge weapon. Yet many of Spain’s attacking midfielders excel in almost every aspect of the game but tend to strike the ball with the inside of the foot, prioritising placement over power and unpredictability.
Previous generations had specialists like Xabi Alonso or Frank Lampard who could punish compact defences from 20-30 metres. Those shots forced opponents to step out, creating new spaces to exploit.
Modern football has improved many things, but one technical skill seems to have been neglected: long-range shooting. Ironically, it’s something old-school football valued far more.
I’m a football nerd but terminology like this needs to go.
All wingers on the opposite side attack the back post, it’s one of the basics of the position during the attacking phase!
No winger is hanging out by the touchline when the ball is on the other side.
🚨Jamie Carragher on the Netherlands’ 2-2 draw with Japan in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener:
🗣️ “I don’t want to hear people saying this was an unlucky result for the Netherlands.
Let’s be honest, Japan deserved enormous credit for what they did tonight.
Before the game, most people expected the Dutch to control the match and take all three points.
Instead, Japan showed exactly why they’re one of the most dangerous teams in international football.
They were organised, aggressive and brave in possession.
What disappointed me was the Netherlands’ mentality after taking the lead.
At times they looked comfortable and assumed the game would take care of itself.
Japan punished them for that.
You can forgive mistakes.
You can forgive conceding goals.
But you cannot switch off at a World Cup.
Japan never stopped believing.
They kept pressing, kept running and kept asking questions.
That’s why they got their reward.
The Netherlands have quality players all over the pitch, but quality alone doesn’t win World Cups.
The best teams combine talent with discipline, concentration and hunger.
Tonight Japan looked hungrier.
The Dutch will look at the result and think they dropped two points.
I look at the performance and think they were fortunate not to lose all three.
Japan arrived believing they could compete with anyone.
The Netherlands arrived expecting to win.
There’s a big difference between those two mindsets.
And that’s why we’re talking about a 2-2 draw instead of a Dutch victory.”
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素朴な疑問なんやけど「太陽」とか「月」はtheをつけなさいって中学校で習ったけど、つけなかったらどんな感じなの?
Sun is bright.
ってイギリス人の友達に聞いた話。
イ『どの?って思う』
僕「どの?」
イ『moonって単体では月じゃないしsunも太陽じゃない』
僕「は?」
イ『moonはそもそも
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